Which of the following is NOT an example of plagiarism?
A)Andile buys an assignment on the internet and turns it in as his own work.
B)Lunga borrows a tune from another band and incorporates in his own songwriting without permission.
C)Mandla gives a speech that he got from a book of famous speeches, and acts as if it was his writing.
D)Simphiwe fails to prepare for a multiple-choice test and chooses answers randomly.

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Option D does not involve taking someone else's work and presenting it as your own, which is the fundamental definition of plagiarism. Option D may be considered cheating or academic misconduct, but it is not plagiarism.

Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of Plagiarism